Koro Sensei Quest
A comedic RPG spin-off of Assassination Classroom.
Koro Sensei Quest (殺せんせーQ!; also written as Koro Teacher Quest) is a manga written by Kizuku Watanabe and illustrated by Jo Aoto. It is a spin-off of Yūsei Matsui's Assassination Classroom, featuring the original cast in an alternate universe set in an RPG world. The series began serialization in Shueisha's Saikyō Jump magazine on October 2, 2015, and concluded on October 4, 2019.
Quick Facts
- Ja Kanji
- 殺せんせーQ!
- Genre
- Adventure · Comedy · Slice of life
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Lore & Background
In the alternate universe of Koro Sensei Quest, the students of Kunugigaoka Junior High School are heroes under training, and Class 3-E consists of those with bugs that make them weaker than other heroes. They are tasked with defeating Koro-sensei, an octopus-like creature who intentionally teaches them so they can assassinate him one day. Koro-sensei was once a hero who achieved everything and grew bored; Aguri Yukimura from Temple of Trade offered him a position as a Demon King, and the robe he wears gave him his yellow octopus-like appearance. Even as Demon King, he remained bored because no one could defeat him, leading him to teach Class 3-E.
The main student character is Nagisa Shiota, whose bug is randomized and can range from making his body buffed to other unpredictable effects. Other notable students include Kaede Kayano, who loves pudding and has a complex about her small chest; Karma Akabane, a genius Red Devil whose bug causes his luck to drop when looking down on someone; and Yūma Isogai, the class representative whose bug is that he can only afford the front half of his armor. The series also features Kunudon, a slime-like monster with a kettle hat, and characters like Ryōma Terasaka and Yuzuki Fuwa, who breaks the fourth wall.
Reader's Guide
Koro Sensei Quest serves as a lighthearted, comedic reimagining of the Assassination Classroom universe, transplanting its characters into a fantasy RPG setting. The manga ran from 2015 to 2019 in Saikyō Jump, and its popularity led to an anime film adaptation premiering in Japan on November 19, 2016, animated by Lerche, the same studio behind the original anime series. A twelve-episode anime series sequel, consisting of 10-minute episodes re-cut from the film, was later released, with Crunchyroll streaming it and Funimation providing an English dub featuring the original cast. The series is significant for expanding the Assassination Classroom franchise into a parody genre, appealing to fans of both the original work and RPG tropes. Its legacy lies in demonstrating how a spin-off can creatively reinterpret established characters and settings while maintaining the core dynamic of students trying to assassinate their teacher.
Did You Know?
- The anime film adaptation premiered in Japan on November 19, 2016, and was animated by Lerche.
- The opening theme 'RE:QUEST!' is sung by Aya Suzaki under her character name Kaede Kayano.
- The anime series sequel consists of twelve 10-minute episodes re-cut from the film.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Koro Sensei Quest?
It is a comedic manga spin-off of Yūsei Matsui's Assassination Classroom that reimagines the original cast within a role-playing game world. Written by Kizuku Watanabe and illustrated by Jo Aoto, it was published under Shueisha's Saikyō Jump magazine.
Who wrote and illustrated Koro Sensei Quest?
Kizuku Watanabe handled the script while Jo Aoto drew the artwork. The series was released by Shueisha through their Saikyō Jump imprint.
How does Koro Sensei Quest differ from the main Assassination Classroom series?
Instead of following the assassination storyline, this spin-off drops the same characters into an alternate RPG-style universe with a lighthearted, game-mechanic-driven plot. The tone is playful and comedic rather than tense or dramatic.
When did Koro Sensei Quest run and when did it end?
Serialization kicked off on October 2, 2015, in Saikyō Jump, and wrapped up on October 4, 2019. The first collected tankōbon volume was released on July 4, 2016.
Is Koro Sensei Quest a standalone story or connected to Assassination Classroom?
It is directly connected, reusing the original Assassination Classroom cast as its characters. However, it exists in a separate alternate universe structured around RPG conventions, so it does not follow the main series' plot.
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